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Election FAQ
Elections in Iraq: April 20 Governorate Council Elections
Despite the ongoing and escalating political violence, on April 20, Iraqi citizens will elect their representatives to Governorate (Provincial) Councils. These elections will be a good test-run for parliamentary elections scheduled in 2014. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Elections in Iraq: April 20 Governorate Council Elections goes into detail and provides the context in which the elections will take place.
Election Material
Constitution
Project of The Constitution of The Republic of Burundi
Constitution of Burundi approved in 1992.
Election Material
Constitution
Sultanate of Oman: The Basic Statute of The State
Sultanate of Oman: The Basic Statute of The State
Election Material
Ballot
Iraq Sample Ballot 1995
Sample ballot from the 1995 Presidential referendum in Iraq. In the first election since 1979, voters were asked, "Do you approve of President Saddam Hussein being the President of the Republic?"
Publication
Report/Paper
Burundi: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, April 1992
This report discusses IFES’ role in the development of a new electoral system and new policies and procedures for governing an electoral system in Burundi. The report provides a background and framework for democracy in Burundi along with the status civil and political institutions and human rights in Burundi. The report concludes with recommendations for implementing a new electoral system in Burundi.
March 31, 1992
Publication
Report/Paper
Burundi: Rapport d Evaluation Pre-Electorale, avril 1992
L'équipe de l'IFES, aussi bien pendant son séjour qu'au sein du présent rapport d'évaluation pré-électorale, a avance un certain nombre de recommandations d'actions qui, a son sens, permettront d'assurer l'enracinement de la démocratie au "Burundi et le déroulement effectif d'élections multipartites législatives et présidentielles libres et équitables.
March 31, 1992
Publication
Report/Paper
Overcoming Challenges to Democracy and Governance Programs in Post-Conflict Countries: CEPPS Lessons Learned
How can democracy and governance programs be more effective in post-conflict environments?
May 18, 2021
Publication
Report/Paper
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This report draws lessons from eight cases in order to provide some guidelines for addressing the serious and often complex issues concerning the role of money in the political process in these societies.
April 30, 2006
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Iraq Holds Key Election in Development of Democracy
On April 20, 2013, Iraqi citizens went to the polls to elect representatives to replace the governorate councils elected in 2009. Governorate councils rule their provinces with broad powers and carry significant weight within Iraq's political structure. IFES Chief of Party Anna Wiktorowska answers some questions about Election Day and what this poll means to Iraq's democracy.